The Inn Collection Group’s The Swan in Grasmere is hosting its first annual Gin Festival over the August bank holiday weekend.

The festival, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, will bring together seven gin producers in the beer garden of The Swan.

Distillers from the local area, such as The Grasmere Brewery and Distillery, will be joined by distillers from slightly further afield, including Ulverston based Wolftown and SippingFox.

Lake District heavyweights The Lakes Distillery will be offering up products, as well as The Cumbria Distilling Co.

Completing the line-up are Dirty Duck Drinks and Bay Distilleries.

Visitors can also enjoy live music from local artists from 4pm-7pm on both days, as well as an outdoor barbecue.

General manager Nigel Brown said: “We have one of the best beer gardens in the Lakes and we have been looking at how we make more of such a great space and are excited to be putting on our gin festival to showcase some of the best local spirits alongside our already extensive range.

“There will be plenty of choice for people to enjoy and we’re delighted that so many of our local producers have agreed to come down and be part of the day."